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A curated collection of high-quality resources covering every essential layer of a modern music production setup—from the computer and DAW you work in, to the hardware and software tools that shape your final sound.

“The fact is that for 2024 and beyond, digital is the way to go”: Want to build an affordable home studio? Start here “The fact is that for 2024 and beyond, digital is the way to go”: Want to build an affordable home studio? Start here
Your one-stop essential guide for creating your own studio - It’s faster, easier and cheaper than you think
www.musicradar.com
The best studio gear released in 2024, according to MusicTech’s reviewers The best studio gear released in 2024, according to MusicTech’s reviewers
Microphones, audio interfaces, MIDI controllers and more — these are best studio gear that had people talking in 2024
musictech.com
2024 Gear Of The Year 2024 Gear Of The Year
The SOS team pick their favourite hardware and software from the past 12months.
www.soundonsound.com
Produce your own music for less with these budget home studio setups Produce your own music for less with these budget home studio setups
Everything you need to start recording music with our guide to cheap home studio recording gear – from laptops and headphones, to audio interfaces ...
www.musicradar.com
The Most Innovative Gear of 2024 The Most Innovative Gear of 2024
Discover the most cutting-edge audio gear of 2024, from immersive audio units to groundbreaking microphones and interfaces.
vintageking.com

DAWs: Digital Audio Workstations

Best DAWs: The best digital audio workstations for PC and Mac Best DAWs: The best digital audio workstations for PC and Mac
Our expert pick of music production software packages for every budget and application - tested and rated
www.musicradar.com
The 10 Best DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) for 2026 The 10 Best DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) for 2026
Find the right DAW software for you with our comprehensive guide to the best digital audio workstations (DAWs) on the market today.
blog.landr.com
Best free DAWs: The best free music production software Best free DAWs: The best free music production software
Start making music today by downloading a digital audio workstation for nothing - featuring options for PC, Mac, Android, iOS, and Linux
www.musicradar.com
Best DAWs: The best digital audio workstations for PC and Mac Best DAWs: The best digital audio workstations for PC and Mac
Our expert pick of music production software packages for every budget and application - tested and rated
www.musicradar.com
The best studio gear released in 2024, according to MusicTech’s reviewers The best studio gear released in 2024, according to MusicTech’s reviewers
Microphones, audio interfaces, MIDI controllers and more — these are best studio gear that had people talking in 2024
musictech.com

Audio Interfaces

Best audio interface 2026: For home recording, podcasting, and streaming - tested by experts Best audio interface 2026: For home recording, podcasting, and streaming - tested by experts
Our tried and tested pick of USB and Thunderbolt interfaces for Mac and PC across every budget, plus full reviews, in-depth testing, and buying advice
www.musicradar.com
Best audio interfaces for for studios, bedrooms and podcasters in 2025 Best audio interfaces for for studios, bedrooms and podcasters in 2025
Plug in and play with the perfect audio interface – here are our best picks and tips on how to choose one that’s right for you
musictech.com
Best budget audio interfaces 2026: Cheap USB interfaces for home recording, streaming, podcasting, and more Best budget audio interfaces 2026: Cheap USB interfaces for home recording, streaming, podcasting, and more
I’ve tested more than 20 options to bring you my expert pick of the best affordable audio interfaces for great quality recording on a budget
www.musicradar.com
How to choose an audio interface for your home studio and record anything into your computer How to choose an audio interface for your home studio and record anything into your computer
An audio interface is a studio essential. Here’s everything you need to consider when buying your first one, or your next one...
www.musicradar.com
Audio interface vs mixer: Which should you choose for your home studio? Audio interface vs mixer: Which should you choose for your home studio?
There’s more than one way to get audio in and out of your computer - we look at two of the most common options for musicians
www.musicradar.com
Audio Interfaces | Sound On Sound Audio Interfaces | Sound On Sound
An Audio Interface is an essential tool for anyone working with audio on a computer, whether for music production, podcasting, streaming, or any ot...
www.soundonsound.com

Studio Monitors

Best studio monitors 2026: Studio speakers for musicians and producers on any budget Best studio monitors 2026: Studio speakers for musicians and producers on any budget
My comprehensive guide to the best studio monitor speakers for home studio recording, whether you’re a beginner or pro producer
www.musicradar.com
Best budget studio monitors 2026: Make your mixes sing with these wallet-friendly home studio speakers Best budget studio monitors 2026: Make your mixes sing with these wallet-friendly home studio speakers
The best cheap studio monitors for home recording, with my hand-picked and affordable options from Adam, IK Multimedia, M-Audio, PreSonus and more
www.musicradar.com
Best studio monitors under $500/£500: High-range sound on a mid-range budget Best studio monitors under $500/£500: High-range sound on a mid-range budget
The best affordable studio monitor speakers for those mixing on a smaller budget, from KRK, Yamaha, Presonus and more
www.musicradar.com
Best high-end studio monitors: Professional studio speakers for musicians and producers Best high-end studio monitors: Professional studio speakers for musicians and producers
Need to improve your mixes and get a more professional sound? You need a decent set of high-end studio monitors. Here are the best sets in the worl...
www.musicradar.com
Listen up: here are the best new studio monitors and headphones making waves in 2024 Listen up: here are the best new studio monitors and headphones making waves in 2024
GEAR EXPO 2024: These speakers and 'phones are going to cause a stir in home and project studios this year
www.musicradar.com
How to connect studio monitors to your audio interface How to connect studio monitors to your audio interface
Here's our step-by-step guide to making your speakers and interface work in perfect harmony
www.musicradar.com
The best monitors for music production The best monitors for music production
Looking for the best monitors for music production? Check out our round-up of the best options for any studio setup.
www.popsci.com

MIDI Controllers

Best MIDI keyboards 2026: Find the perfect match for your studio workflow Best MIDI keyboards 2026: Find the perfect match for your studio workflow
My expert guide to the best MIDI keyboards of all sizes and budgets to integrate with your home studio
www.musicradar.com
Best MIDI keyboards for beginners: Entry-level controllers for those starting out in music production Best MIDI keyboards for beginners: Entry-level controllers for those starting out in music production
Get producing your own music with my pick of the best MIDI controller keyboards for beginner musicians
www.musicradar.com
Best cheap MIDI keyboards 2025: Inexpensive MIDI controllers starting at just £39/$49 Best cheap MIDI keyboards 2025: Inexpensive MIDI controllers starting at just £39/$49
Start making music for less with our selection of affordable MIDI keyboards from Arturia, Akai, Nektar, Novation, and more
www.musicradar.com
“It can control practically anything you can imagine”: New to MIDI? Start here “It can control practically anything you can imagine”: New to MIDI? Start here
The foundations of MIDI are laid bare for beginners
www.musicradar.com
The top 88-key MIDI controllers: master keyboards for musicians, composers, performers and producers The top 88-key MIDI controllers: master keyboards for musicians, composers, performers and producers
88-key controllers for a virtual instrument world
www.musicradar.com
“Jam-packed with features and functionality that will serve more experienced users well, and simple enough to use that pretty much anyone could pick it up and start making music with”:... “Jam-packed with features and functionality that will serve more experienced users well, and simple enough to use that pretty much anyone could pick it up and start making music with”:...
Akai refines its classic MIDI keyboard and finally ditches the joystick
www.musicradar.com
The 7 best new MIDI controllers and sequencers of 2020 The 7 best new MIDI controllers and sequencers of 2020
We celebrate this year's hands-on heroes
www.musicradar.com

Microphones

Best microphones for recording: My top studio mics for instruments, vocals and more Best microphones for recording: My top studio mics for instruments, vocals and more
These are the best recording microphones from the biggest brands including AKG, Rode, Audio Technica, Neumann and more
www.musicradar.com
Best vocal mics 2026: Our top vocal microphones for stage and studio Best vocal mics 2026: Our top vocal microphones for stage and studio
Add some sheen to your vocals with the best dynamic and condenser mics from Shure, AKG, Rode, Aston, Telefunken, Neumann, and more
www.musicradar.com
Best dynamic microphones: Top picks for recording instruments, vocals and podcasts in challenging conditions Best dynamic microphones: Top picks for recording instruments, vocals and podcasts in challenging conditions
Equally at home on the stage or in the studio, we’ve tested a range of dynamic mics to help you get the results you’re after
www.musicradar.com
Best USB microphones 2025: Plug-and-play mics for everything from streaming to singing Best USB microphones 2025: Plug-and-play mics for everything from streaming to singing
Capturing audio has never been easier, with these all-in-one USB microphones from Shure, Sennheiser and more
www.musicradar.com
Best budget USB microphones 2026: Get creative and sound better for less Best budget USB microphones 2026: Get creative and sound better for less
Our expert pick of the top cheap USB mics for streaming, podcasting, recording, gaming, work calls, and more
www.musicradar.com
The best studio gear released in 2024, according to MusicTech’s reviewers The best studio gear released in 2024, according to MusicTech’s reviewers
Microphones, audio interfaces, MIDI controllers and more — these are best studio gear that had people talking in 2024
musictech.com

Studio Headphones

Best studio headphones 2026: my pick of cans for mixing, mastering, and monitoring - tested by a working musician and producer Best studio headphones 2026: my pick of cans for mixing, mastering, and monitoring - tested by a working musician and producer
My tried and tested pick of open and closed back headphones for music makers, with full reviews and raw frequency response testing
www.musicradar.com
Best budget studio headphones 2026: Cheap headphones to tackle every studio task Best budget studio headphones 2026: Cheap headphones to tackle every studio task
Grab yourself a pair of the best affordable studio headphones with my top picks, including frequency response testing
www.musicradar.com
Headphones vs studio monitors: which is better for mixing? Headphones vs studio monitors: which is better for mixing?
We weigh up the benefits of mixing on cans versus working with monitors
www.musicradar.com
Headphones | Sound On Sound Headphones | Sound On Sound
Kali’s debut headphones straddle the professional/consumer divide. How useful are they in the studio?
www.soundonsound.com
“Quite neutral sounding and one of the more comfortable over-ear open-back designs we’ve tried”: Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa review “Quite neutral sounding and one of the more comfortable over-ear open-back designs we’ve tried”: Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa review
If you’re regularly mixing and mastering you should definitely check out this latest open-back headphone from Audio-Technica
www.musicradar.com
"They may be the spiritual successor to Sony’s Scheps-approved mixing cans, but they tread their own path": Sony MDR-M1 review "They may be the spiritual successor to Sony’s Scheps-approved mixing cans, but they tread their own path": Sony MDR-M1 review
Sony’s new studio cans nod to the legendary MDR-7506, swapping forensic mids for balance you can wear all day
www.musicradar.com
Listen up: here are the best new studio monitors and headphones making waves in 2024 Listen up: here are the best new studio monitors and headphones making waves in 2024
GEAR EXPO 2024: These speakers and 'phones are going to cause a stir in home and project studios this year
www.musicradar.com

Plugins & Production Software

Free VST Plugins: Our Top Picks (September 2025 Update) Free VST Plugins: Our Top Picks (September 2025 Update)
Looking for free VST plugins? You've come to the right place. Here are 51 of the best tools for EDM production, from synths to effects.
EDMProd
The 50 Best VST Plugins, VST Instruments & Effects for Music Producers The 50 Best VST Plugins, VST Instruments & Effects for Music Producers
Find the best vst plugins on the market in 2022. We spent hours creating this list, so you don't have to go searching. It's all here...
Whipped Cream Sounds
The best music production software from Native Instruments – Native Instruments Blog The best music production software from Native Instruments – Native Instruments Blog
Discovering the creative powers of TRAKTOR for music production with Huerco S., Konx-om-Pax, and exael.
blog.native-instruments.com
The 9 best creative and mix effect plugins coming your way in 2024 The 9 best creative and mix effect plugins coming your way in 2024
GEAR EXPO 2024: The delays, reverbs, compressors and more that you can look forward to running your audio through this year
www.musicradar.com
8 of the best new immersive audio plugins for 2024 8 of the best new immersive audio plugins for 2024
GEAR EXPO 2024: Here are our picks of some of the slickest routes to creating and mixing in surround or 3D sound
www.musicradar.com